Legals for August, 5 2026

Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in a portion of Government Lot 9 in the SW¼SE¼ of Section 11, Township 16 North, Range 26 West, P.M., M., Mineral County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibit, consisting of 1 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 8.67 acres, more or less. It is expressly intended and agreed that these reservations, burdens, and restrictions shall run with the land and shall forever bind the Grantee, their successors, and assigns. SUBJECT TO any existing easements or utilities apparent or of record. Property Address: The property is at the intersection of Diamond Match Rd (Highway 257) and West Side Trout Creek Rd on the south side of the highway. The property is being sold “AS IS – WHERE IS”. The auction will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026, in the Commissioners Room of the Mineral County Courthouse, 300 River St, Superior, Montana. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $194,450.00 (one hundred ninety-four thousand, four hundred fifty dollars and no cents). Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold “AS IS-WHERE IS”. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Melissa Amman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9429 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH, AND AUGUST 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Shane Skelton, Deceased. Dept. No. 5 Probate No. DP-31-2026-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Chase Skelton, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of attorney Calyn A. Hitchcock at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Chase Skelton, Personal Representative c/o Calyn A. Hitchcock FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH, 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

James D. McAlister Attorney at Law 430 Ryman St. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone:(406) 880-9296 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LYLE RICE, Deceased. Dept. No.: 5 Cause No.: DP-26-06 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Jade Ashley McKee has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above-named decedent on July 13, 2026. All persons having claims against the decedent are hereby notified to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to the Personal Representative c/o James D. McAlister, Attorney at Law, 430 Ryman St., Missoula, MT 59802 or filed with the Clerk of the Mineral County District Court, located at 300 River  Street, Third Floor, Superior, MT 59872. James D. McAlister Attorney at Law 430 Ryman St. Missoula, Montana 59802 Telephone:(406) 880-9296 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative DATED this 25th day of July 2026. By: /s/ James D. McAlister PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH, 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MINERAL COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of LITA BOURDON Petitioner LITA BOURDON Cause No.: DV-31-2026-37 Dept. No.: 5 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from LITA BOURDON to LITA MAY MCCLELLAND This hearing will be on (date) 09/02/26 at (time) 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county): Mineral County. FILED THIS 20TH DAY OF JULY 2026 JAIME TALBOT, CLERK PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JULY 29TH AND AUGUST 5TH 12TH AND 19TH MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY. TO: Mineral County Treasurer, John Kovacevic, Robert G. Dahl, Judy Dahl Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN: As a result of property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: 19N/30W /24 C.O.S 19, PARCEL 33 ACRES 10.14, A M & B TRACT IN NE4NE4 AKA WATERHOLE TRACTS GEO: 2854-24-1-01-07-0000 The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2023. The property tax lien was attached on August 1, 2023. The lien was subsequently assigned to Brad and Meghan Stevens, PO Box 300136, DeBorgia, MT 59830 As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $3,720.64 PENALTY: $74.39 INTEREST: $527.19 COSTS: $361.56 TOTAL: $4,683.78 For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 3, 2026, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to August 3, 2026, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Mineral County Treasurer, 300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872. Phone: (406) 822-3530 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Mineral County, Montana has completed the preliminary budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-2027 and will conduct public hearings on said budget. The proposed budget also contains the proposed use of the statutory permissive medical levy, permissive retirement levy and special districts which include the St. Regis Lighting District, St. Regis Park and West End Lighting District. The preliminary budget will be placed on file August 12, 2026, in the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Mineral County Courthouse for public review. The Board of County Commissioners of Mineral County will commence the hearings on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, Mineral County Courthouse, and any taxpayer may appear at said meeting and provide testimony either for or against any part of proposed preliminary budget. If more information is desired you may contact the Board of County Commissioners 406-822-3522. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 5TH AND 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

TOWN OF SUPERIOR SUPERIOR, MT 59872 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING On August 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, at 105 Cedar Street, Superior, Montana the Council will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget for the Town of Superior for fiscal year 2026-2027. The preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 has been completed and placed on file and is open to inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office. Any taxpayer may appear at this meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget. At a later date, the budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027 shall be finally approved and adopted by the Council prior to fixing of the tax levies by the Council. Brenda L. Schneider, MMC/CPFA Town Clerk/Treasurer Superior, MT 59872 PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON AUGUST 5TH AND 12TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________